. The NFL said it has received reports that several bars/restaurants in the bay area showed Sunday's game on television even though it was supposed to be blacked out within a 75-mile radius of Raymond James Stadium. It's believed the establishments showed the game by picking up feeds off the Internet. The blackout rules, according to the NFL, apply to businesses as well as residences. In an e-mail to the St. Petersburg Times late Sunday night, NFL spokesman Dan Masonson wrote, "We protect our copyrighted game telecasts. The local blackout applies to these commercial establishments. When we become aware of a violation, we alert our legal department, which will take action."

There is a reason why the air in Tampa Bay is filled with playoff talk. If Thursday night's 12-8 Bucs preseason win over the Jaguars is any indication, it's also going to be filled with footballs thrown by quarterback Jameis Winston.

TORONTO — Two pitches RHP Chris Archer didn't execute are the ones that stood out Thursday as Josh Donaldson hit them out of the park. But the two solo home runs aside, Archer turned in a sterling outing that went atop the pile of good pitching the Rays keep wasting.

CLEARWATER — Tracey Fritzinger has seen Tim Tebow play baseball a few times this year. The 40-year-old St. Petersburg resident went to two of his games against the Tampa Yankees, along with Joy, her little sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.